--- title: "Abode Kingston vs Manuka Park Apartments: which hotel is better?" description: "Abode Kingston or Manuka Park Apartments in Canberra? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-manuka-park-apartments-canberra/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-07 --- # Abode Kingston vs Manuka Park Apartments Both are in Canberra, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Apartment · South Canberra ## [Abode Kingston](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abode-kingston-canberra/) - **Guest rating:** 8.8 · Excellent - **Location score:** 5.3 - **Score by category:** 3 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1096279/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · South Canberra ## [Manuka Park Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/manuka-park-apartments-canberra/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 5.1 - **Score by category:** 0 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1821574/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Abode Kingston It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 390 m apart. ### Choose Manuka Park Apartments if you want - free parking ### Why is Abode Kingston better than Manuka Park Apartments? 1. 330 m closer to public transport (−330 m) 2. Allows pets 3. 7 more listed amenities (23 vs 16) (+7) ### Why is Manuka Park Apartments better than Abode Kingston? 1. 310 m closer to the area centre (−310 m) 2. Has free parking ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Abode Kingston | Manuka Park Apartments | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.9 | | Location | 5.3 | 5.1 | | Facilities | 8.3 (+1.6) | 6.7 | | Spa & wellness | 4.5 (+1.5) | 3.0 | | Public transport | 6.6 (+1.8) | 4.8 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9 (+0.1) | | Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.9 (+0.1) | | Number of reviews | 362 (+108) | 254 | | Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 (+0.1) | | Google reviews | 386 (+181) | 205 | | Rank in Canberra | top 33% | top 21% (+12%) | | Location | | Location score | 5.3 (+0.2) | 5.1 | | Distance to South Canberra centre | 900 m | 590 m (−310 m) | | To public transport | 780 m (−330 m) | 1.1 km | | To the airport | 5.0 km | 5.4 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 65 (+12) | | To the nearest food shop | 140 m (−250 m) | 400 m | | Shops within 500 m | 2 | 4 | | Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 63 | 40 | | Floors | 3 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – | | Listed amenities | 23 (+7) | 16 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | EV charging | ✓ | – | | 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Sauna | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | – | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ | | Pets allowed | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Abode KingstonManuka Park Apartments - Abode Kingston is cheaper in 11 of 12 months - Abode Kingston: €139 a night on average · Manuka Park Apartments: €156 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Canberra by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/canberra/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Abode Kingston prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abode-kingston-canberra/prices/)[Manuka Park Apartments prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/manuka-park-apartments-canberra/prices/) ## Location 390 m apart Abode Kingston: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Canberra Railway Station: 780 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 5.0 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. Manuka Park Apartments: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Canberra Railway Station: 1.1 km, Canberra Airport (CBR): 5.4 km, 65 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Canberra [Canberra weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/australian-capital-territory/canberra/weather) ## Abode Kingston or Manuka Park Apartments: common questions ### Which is better, Abode Kingston or Manuka Park Apartments? Abode Kingston leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Abode Kingston or Manuka Park Apartments? Over the year Abode Kingston costs about €139 a night on average against €156 at Manuka Park Apartments, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Manuka Park Apartments is closer: 590 m from the centre, against 900 m for Abode Kingston. ### How far apart are Abode Kingston and Manuka Park Apartments? The two hotels are 390 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Abode Kingston vs Pinnacle Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-pinnacle-apartments-canberra/) - [Abode Kingston vs Burbury Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-burbury-hotel-canberra/) - [Abode Kingston vs Punthill Narrabundah](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-punthill-narrabundah-canberra/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-manuka-park-apartments-canberra/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/